Gravy: meaning, definitions and examples

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gravy

[ ˈɡreɪvi ]

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sauce

A sauce made from meat juices, usually with a thickener such as flour or cornstarch. It is typically served with meat dishes.

Synonyms

dressing, sauce, topping

Examples of usage

The roast beef was served with delicious gravy.
Pour the gravy over the mashed potatoes.

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informal

Money or financial gain, especially when acquired with little effort.

Synonyms

bonus, gain, profit

Examples of usage

He's making gravy in his new job.
She's always looking for ways to make some extra gravy.

Translations

Translations of the word "gravy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 molho

🇮🇳 ग्रेवी

🇩🇪 Soße

🇮🇩 saus daging

🇺🇦 підливка

🇵🇱 sos

🇯🇵 グレービーソース

🇫🇷 sauce

🇪🇸 salsa

🇹🇷 et suyu

🇰🇷 그레이비

🇸🇦 مرقة

🇨🇿 omáčka

🇸🇰 omáčka

🇨🇳 肉汁

🇸🇮 omaka

🇮🇸 sósa

🇰🇿 ет шырыны

🇬🇪 ხორცის სოუსი

🇦🇿 ət suyu

🇲🇽 salsa

Word origin

The word 'gravy' originated from Old French 'grane' which meant 'something wanted or needed'. It evolved to 'gravye' in Middle English, referring to the sauce made from juices of cooked meat. The culinary term has been in use since the 14th century. The slang meaning of 'money' or 'financial gain' likely comes from the idea of gravy being an extra or bonus addition to a meal.

See also: engrave, grave, gravel, gravely, graveyard.